2016 Winners

The 2016 photo contest, hosted by National Park Foundation and ACTIVE Network® and prizing courtesy of Celestron and Historic Hotels of America, received over 16,500 photos from amateur photographers sharing their favorite views, moments, and adventures from America’s national parks and public lands.

Grand Prize Winner

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

Craig McIntyre

For his winning entry, Mr. McIntyre receives $10,000, binoculars and an NPF Rechargable PowerPack and LED Flashlight courtesy of Celestron, a two-night stay at The Whitehall Hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass. The winning picture will also be featured on the annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

Second Prize

Superior National Forest

Gary Hamer

Mr. Hamer will receive $5,000, binoculars and an NPF Rechargable PowerPack and LED Flashlight courtesy of Celestron and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

Third Prize

Zion National Park

Christopher Regala

Mr. Regala will receive $3,000, binoculars and an NPF Rechargable PowerPack and LED Flashlight courtesy of Celestron and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

Fan Favorites

National Mall and Memorial Parks

Jack Hanton

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Rob Blair

Each of the 2 Fan Favorite winners received $1,000, a spotting scope courtesy of Celestron and a two-night stay at either The 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa or The Omni Severin Hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

Honorable Mentions

Adventure & Outdoor Recreation: San Ysidro Trails Area

Raymond Lee

Historical & Cultural: Hoover Dam

Michael McCook

Scenic, Seasons & Landscapes: Fantasy Canyon

John Donofrio

Night Skies: Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Matthew Hanna

Wildlife: Yellowstone National Park

Matthew Sorum

Every Kid in a Park: Oologah Lake

Joshua Slezak

Each of the 6 Honorable Mention category winners received a complimentary two-night stay at a select hotel courtesy of Historic Hotels of America, one Celestron product and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

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